Is in charge of the French after ribbing upset leaders (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Is in charge of the French after ribbing upset leaders (5) featured in Guardian Cryptic puzzle on December 29, 2025. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RULES.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RULES Is in charge of the French after ribbing upset leaders (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Dec 29, 2025
6% SLAW Side of ribs (4) Newsday Dec 13, 2025
6% PAUNCH Chap upset about a French corporation (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 11, 2025
6% TEASES Ribs (6) Universal Dec 9, 2025
5% CORDUROY Ribbed pants material (8) Commuter Dec 26, 2025
5% ACCUSED Charged with a crime (7) Commuter Dec 26, 2025
5% LEAD Be in charge (4) Commuter Dec 24, 2025
5% LEADERS People in charge (7) USA Today Dec 24, 2025
5% CUTLASS Arm of TUC upset group ignored by leader of Conservatives (7) The Times Cryptic Dec 22, 2025
5% FEES Charges (4) The Atlantic Dec 21, 2025

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